Proposal & Technical Writer

What Will Your Job Look Like?

The Proposal and Technical Writer develops content in response to RFPs and in support of new business development. The main responsibility is to prepare proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals.

This position also builds and maintains records for our proposal database.

What You’ll Do :

• Develop entire RFP responses, as well as unsolicited proposals
• Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs; studying requests for proposal (RFPs);

attending strategy meetings

Meet proposal deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval;

entering and monitoring tracking data; coordinating requirements with contributors; contributing proposal status information to review meetings

• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information and coordinating submissions and collections
• Maintain quality results by following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency and tone
• Support in editing proposals
• Conduct periodic review of content by subject matter experts
• Perform final flip through of proposals prior to submission
• Support in editing of Marketing materials to ensure consistency
• Create, save, and organize documents within SharePoint
• Assist with the development and maintenance of content in SharePoint
• Further develop professional skills to better serve company goals and objectives
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal networks
• Provide editing support to all departments as needed and assists in creation of manuals and training materials
• Assist in creation of Marketing materials as needed
• Seek efficiencies in current departmental processes

What You’ll need :

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Combined education and relevant work experience may substitute for post-secondary education
• 3+ years’ experience as a technical writer, copywriter / editor, journalist and / or research assistant
• Intermediate level of proficiency or above with Microsoft Word

Even better if you have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, preferred
• Previous experience working with proposals, preferred
• Previous experience working in Marketing, Communications, or similar field, preferred
• Previous experience working with public transportation and / or paratransit preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, preferred
• Ability to both work as a team and independently
• Ability to write clear, concise, and effective content
• Ability to remain focused within a deadline driven atmosphere
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects
• Ability to learn new technologies
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

What’s in it for you :

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Casual Dress Environment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• MTM Perks Discount Program
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Salary Min : $55,000

Salary Max : $80,000

This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location.

We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual skills, experience, and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified.

To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.